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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.51, 196.26 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.51, 196.26 and 124.96 is: 172.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.51 : 196.26 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.51/196.26 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.51x = 196.26 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.51x = 24,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,524.65/142.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.09

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